I’m at a social event and I touch a pretty young woman on her back. She bats my hand away so I grab her face and kiss her on the cheek. What’s her problem? Why is she upset? It’s affection? Does she hate affection? Sorry I’m so nice and loving! A man put his handContinue reading “What’s wrong with touching?”
Author Archives: Cindy
Temporary Leave of absence
Formerly titled “To vaccinate or not to vaccinate” a very misleading title. Sorry. I’m going to take a hiatus for the time being. I’ve taken a job at a very busy vaccination site. I’m not able to post about my experience in any detail, due to privacy. HIPAA laws which I now see are necessary.Continue reading “Temporary Leave of absence”
The Politician
This is a piece of the same story as my previous short fiction post “The Protester” which I have updated. I’m playing around with timing. Right now, in the writing, this happens right after Mariah and crew begin their protest but in the world the story takes place in, about a week before. Please letContinue reading “The Politician”
The Protester
A group of New York City moms of kids with special needs, brave the dangerously volatile protesting circuit to fight devastating budget cuts.
Thank God For My Cats!
I’m someone who takes on the emotions of others. Not just in the moment as it’s happening, those emotions fester within me for an uncomfortable length of time. I used to think this might be a personal flaw, a sign of emotional intolerance when it comes to others but I can handle my own emotions.Continue reading “Thank God For My Cats!”
Cat Zoom Call 5: Robot or Dog?
Harry and Sammy try to get on the same page about a controversial new addition to their home.
The Refugee
Imagine you’re standing in a large open field under a suddenly darkened cloudy sky. All of a sudden….BOOM!!! Deafening thunder followed by massive lightning reaching from the sky like a neon skeletal claw grabbing at anything within reach, scorching the field just inches from where you are. This has happened many times before, you knowContinue reading “The Refugee”
Ice Age Buffet: One For the Caves, Part 8 Finale
The initial rush at the buffet has ended. Zta and Bleech are off feeding the Homo Erectus leaving Groog on his own with very disgruntled Sapiens!
Ice Age Buffet: Party Crashers Part 7
Things seem to be going well until Groog notices another species that wasn’t invited.
New York City, The Place You Want to Live!
Living in New York City. Is it worth it?